In the first part of an informative two-part Gamasutra series, pseudonymous Japan-based game creator JC Barnett looks at exactly how Western developers can enter Japanese game development, with tips on how to apply, visas, savings, language prerequisites, and more.
The Japanese are content with developing with 15 year old gaming engines for the DS, Wii, and PS2. I don't know why any westerner would want to develop games in Japan.